Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders are crispy and delicious. Chicken tenders are healthy as they are made with less quantity of oil in the air-fryer. They required very simple and easily available components. It contains chicken, garlic powder, ranch seasoning mix, onion powder, cooking spray, black pepper, and non-stick spray. This dish prepares quickly in less than thirty minutes. We can easily prepare them when we are busy. Pair Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders with cauliflower rice, garlic aioli, and steamed vegetables to make it more flavorful. This dish stores well, so it is perfect for meal prep purposes. It contains 32 g of protein and 1.5 g of net carbs, so it is good for a keto diet as well.
STATS:
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Time for prep: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 3–4
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein
- Total time: 22 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving: 4
- Course: Dinner
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Cooking spray
INGREDIENTS:
- 500 g chicken tenders
- One tsp. onion powder
- One pack ranch seasoning mix
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- One tsp. garlic powder
- Nonstick cooking spray
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN TENDERS:
- We have to use the fresh chicken tenders to provide a good texture. They will cook fast and remain juicy in the air-fryer. Make the slices of the chicken into strips if required.
RANCH SEASONING MIX:
- It will provide the herby & tangy taste. It is best to utilize the package ranch mix, but you can also make it at home.
GARLIC POWDER:
- It will enrich the savory taste of this chicken. It is best to use the garlic powder as it doesn’t burn in the air fryer like the fresh garlic.
ONION POWDER:
- It will add the mild sweet tastes and also balance the ranch taste. It will blend nicely in the chicken mixture.
BLACK PEPPER:
- It will add a light spice to the dish and also enrich the taste. Add the quantity of the spice as we like.
NON-STICK SPRAY:
- Spray the oil lightly on the chicken to make them crisp. We have to coat them lightly to prevent them from sticking to achieve good results.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We have to pre-heat the air fryer at 200° C.
- Then dry the chicken with a paper towel.
- Add the garlic powder, black pepper, ranch seasoning, & onion powder to the dish.
- Add the seasoning mixture to the chicken to coat them.
- Spray the basket lightly with the oil.
- Put the chicken tenders in the basket and spray them with the chicken spray.
- Air-fry the chicken for ten to twelve minutes by changing their sides in the meantime till it gets golden.
- Serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Ranch Dip
- Honey Mustard
- Garlic Aioli
- BBQ Sauce
SIDES:
- Air Fryer Fries
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Coleslaw
- Steamed Broccoli
LOW-CARB:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Zucchini Noodles
- Lettuce Wraps
- Cucumber Salad
SALADS:
- Caesar Salad
- Garden Salad
- Greek Salad
- Avocado Salad
BREADS & WRAPS:
- Tortilla Wraps
- Slider Buns
- Flatbread
- Pita Bread
TIPS:
- Don’t add lots of chicken tenders to the basket to make them crisp.
- Flip the chicken in the meantime so they cook equally.
- Spray the oil lightly on the chicken to make them crisp.
- Add the seasoning based on the saltiness of the ranch mix.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the chicken tenders to the covered vessel and store them for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the cooked tenders in a tight vessel for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will I utilize the chicken breast to prepare these chicken tenders?
- Cut the equal slices to cook them at the same time.
How to prepare the chicken more crispy?
- Spray the oil on the chicken to make them crisp and prevent the addition of lots of chicken pieces.
How to make them spicier?
- Include the chili powder or cayenne pepper in the seasoning mixture to make it spicy.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 260 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Total carbs: 2 g
Net carbs: 1.5 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Serving: 4
Fat: 12 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Potassium: 420 mg
Serving size: 3–4 tenders
Calcium: 20 mg
Iron: 1.2 mg
Vitamin A: 0.1 mg